Popular places to visit

Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Iowa State Capitol Building
After visiting Iowa State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.

Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Des Moines Art Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Des Moines Art Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Living History Farms
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Living History Farms during your trip to Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Drake Hotel Deals

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Des Lux Hotel
Other neighborhoods around Drake

Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

North of Grand
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North of Grand and surrounding area, you can visit Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center.

Sherman Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sherman Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

Waveland Park
While visiting Waveland Park, you might make a stop by sights like Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Drake, IA
- Places of interest
- Drake Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Des Moines neighborhoods
- Drake Hotels by Brand
- Drake University
- Des Moines Community Playhouse
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Casey's Center
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Adventureland
- Iowa Events Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Val Air Ballroom
- Principal Park
- Blank Park Zoo
- EMC Expo Center
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Des Moines Art Center
- Merle Hay Mall
- Living History Farms
- Saylorville Lake
- West Glen Town Center
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Valley Junction
- Science Center of Iowa
- Salisbury House
- Wooly's
- 801 Grand
- Simpson College
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- Lauridsen Amphitheater
